Petrochemical Storage and Terminal Optimization Sr. Manager

Principal Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a network-wide storage and terminal strategy that supports trading, refining, supply optimization, and customer commitments.
• Optimize inventory positioning, storage utilization, and capacity deployment to maximize margin, flexibility, and arbitrage value.
• Lead third-party terminal strategy, including contract structuring, negotiations, renewals, and relationship management to balance cost, access, and flexibility.
• Align contracted storage capacity with operational needs, identifying and correcting underutilized, constrained, or high-cost positions.
• Partner cross-functionally with Network Optimization, Trading, Scheduling, Refinery Operations, and Logistics teams to ensure integrated inventory and logistics execution.
• Ensure storage availability and reliability, serving as escalation point for terminal-related operational issues and constraints.
• Own storage-related costs and improve transparency into total cost, utilization, and value contribution across the network.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics related to utilization, turnover, cost efficiency, and contract effectiveness, driving continuous improvement.
• Build and lead a centralized Storage & Terminal Optimization team, establishing standardized governance, processes, and reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

• Business or Supply Chain Degree, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, terminal operations, or commercial storage management.
• Strong experience with third-party storage contracts and terminal operations.
• Background in refined products, energy, chemicals, or bulk liquids logistics preferred.
• Proven ability to manage commercial negotiations and long-term agreements.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, storage economics, and logistics optimization.